Sri Lanka announces free stadium entry for fans in India Test series
Sri Lanka Cricket has announced free stadium entry for the upcoming Test series against India to boost attendance. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Why it matters
The initiative reflects ongoing efforts to maintain the popularity and financial viability of Test cricket in the subcontinent, where attendance has historically been low.
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) board on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo. The series between the subcontinental rivals forms a key part of the ongoing ICC World Test Championship 2025–2027 cycle.The two-match series begins on August 15 in Galle. The first Test will be played at the Galle International Stadium, while the second match is scheduled at the SSC in Colombo from August 23 to 27."Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that public admission to the upcoming Test Series between Sri Lanka and India will be free of charge thus providing cricket fans with an excellent opportunity to witness world-class Test cricket," SLC said in a release."Sri Lanka Cricket warmly invites cricket enthusiasts, young aspiring cricketers, families, and sports fans from across the country to take advantage of this initiative and experience the…
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